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Ann added 'The Little French Bistro'

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:30:23 -0700

Ann gave 4 stars to The Little French Bistro (Hardcover) by Nina George

Ann is currently reading 'What Came Before He Shot Her'

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:30:17 -0700

Ann is currently reading What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George

Ann finished reading 'The Little French Bistro'

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:29:48 -0700

Ann finished reading The Little French Bistro by Nina George

Ann is on page 56 of 464 of Crusaders

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:04:58 -0700

Ann Sumner is on page 56 of 464 of Crusaders.

Ann added 'Intermezzo'

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:57:53 -0700

Ann gave 4 stars to Intermezzo (Hardcover) by Sally Rooney
One thing you can count on in Rooney’s books is intensely developed characters who interact in genuine ways. In this novel, two brothers are stuck in old patterns of expectations and behaviors that no longer serve either. This plot reveals the sometimes uncomfortable moments in a filial relationship, and these moments hurt.

The language is so lilting and generous, with the placement of adverbs close to the subject of the word rather than the more brutal way of American writers placing them at the end of the sentences. Somehow for me, this choice softens the sound and flow of the prose.

I give this a four because it starts so slowly and strangely. But I loved it.

Ann is currently reading 'The Little French Bistro'

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:26:20 -0700

Ann is currently reading The Little French Bistro by Nina George

Ann added 'Are You Sleeping'

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:06:34 -0700

Ann gave 3 stars to Are You Sleeping (Hardcover) by Kathleen Barber
As who-dun-its go, this is okay. There's a shed ton of melodrama and interjections of sudden twists, and the plot is unique. The writing is decent with many descriptive passages about intense emotions and such. Characters are a bit flat to me; the twin sisters, one good, one evil, is a hoary trope that doesn't quite fit this narrative. I mean, how does someone who's known twins for his entire life mistake one for the other? I dunno.

I would recommend this for a weekend read, or a beach afternoon. It's kind of fun, but nothing special.

Ann added 'Intermezzo'

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:06:05 -0700

Ann started reading 'Intermezzo'

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:05:49 -0700

Ann started reading Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Ann is currently reading 'Are You Sleeping'

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:03:18 -0700

Ann is currently reading Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber